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'Very religious' town ditches 666 area code
A small, highly religious town in southwest Louisiana has finally gained the right to change their 666 area code, which they consider a stigma.
Probe puts prosperity teachings under critical eye
One believer is bitter that the money she donated to several prominent ministries didn't bring about the material blessings the preachers had assured would come.
Pakistani Christians condemn Bhutto assassination
Pakistani Christians strongly condemned the killing of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who they called a voice for the poor and democracy.
Nearly £300,000 for Sheffield church regeneration project
Church regeneration project wins nearly £300,000 in National Lottery grants
MBE for Salvation Army flood relief worker
Captain Tracey Palmer, who leads The Salvation Army's church in Worksop in Nottinghamshire, has been awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List for services to flood relief in the Worksop area.
Indian Christians appeal to Vice President over continuing attacks on believers
Indian Christians appeal to Vice President of India to stop continuing attacks on Orissa Christians, remain frustrated with lack of action by central government.
Casting Crowns dominate Christian music in 2007
Christian music powerhouse Casting Crowns wraps the year up with an unparalleled impact on Christian music.
Japan's Fukuda on charm offensive in China
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda played a friendly game of catch on his visit to China on Saturday, a symbol of warming ties between the North Asian rivals despite an intractable row over gas resources in disputed waters.
Bhutto supporter killed in new Pakistan violence
Masked gunmen shot dead a supporter of slain Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto on Saturday, as violence triggered by her assassination entered a third day and al Qaeda-linked militants denied killing her.
Colombian hostage mission awaits rebel go-ahead
Venezuelan helicopter rescue teams waited at the edge of a Colombian wilderness on Saturday for the go-ahead from Marxist rebels to pick up three hostages held for years in secret jungle camps.
Abbas's govt dismantling militant groups: minister
The top Palestinian security official said on Saturday his government was dismantling militant groups, including those connected to President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah faction.
Al Qaeda ally denies role in Bhutto slaying
Al Qaeda-linked Pakistani militant Baitullah Mehsud was not involved in the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, his spokesman said on Saturday, and blamed the government for killing her.
Opposition claims victory in Kenya polls
Kenya's opposition claimed victory on Saturday in a presidential vote after official figures gave their candidate a four percentage point lead over President Mwai Kibaki on three-quarters of the count.
Beijing says democracy possible in HK in 2017
China ruled out full democracy for Hong Kong in 2012 on Saturday, ignoring the majority opinion in the former British colony, but said it may pick its leader by universal suffrage at the following opportunity, in 2017.
Post-Christmas sales shopping fall
After a surge in post-Christmas sales shopping on Wednesday, fewer shoppers hit the high street on Thursday, adding to signs a consumer slowdown may be in the offing.
Britons fear those post-Christmas bills
Consumers are too scared to open post-Christmas bills, a survey by the financial watchdog has found.